The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple is around 577km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Barnstaple by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Barnstaple by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Barnstaple is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £200 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Stn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne and Barnstaple. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Barnstaple is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £200 ($240).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3hrs | £200($240) | twice a week | 577km (358 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 3h 50m | £155($180) | twice a week | 620km (385 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £325($385) | hourly | 862km (536 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train | 5h 15m | £350($415) | twice a week | 780km (485 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | £185($220) | every 4 hours | 680km (422 miles) |
Bus | 11h 20m | £38($45) | 4 times a week | 645km (401 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | £105($125) | on demand | 616km (383 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.